K Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row

K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row

The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing.

South Korea's largest K-pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways

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